Prince Potemkin

He was a dazzling exotic who captured the heart of an empress.
AKA
Григо́рий Алекса́ндрович Потёмкин-Таври́ческий
Born
1739
Died
1791
Portrait Year
1783
Portrait Age
44

As one of the conspirators who seized the throne for Catherine II, he was soon in her bed. He was to become her lover first, then her advisor, and finally her friend and secret husband. He was definitely the most important man in her life. She claimed he was the greatest “jewel in her crown”.

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Region
Russia